Bullying

Kentucky's New Definition of Bullying...KRS Definition of Bullying:
Amend KRS 158.148 to define "bullying"; require a school board's code of acceptable behavior to prohibit bullying; require the code to include procedures for investigating and responding to reports of bullying and a method to protect a person reporting a bullying incident.
(1) (a) As used in this section, "bullying" means any unwanted verbal, physical, or social behavior among students that involves a real or perceived power imbalance and is repeated or has the potential to be repeated:
1. That occurs on school premises, on school-sponsored transportation, or at a school-sponsored event; or
2. That disrupts the education process.
(b) This definition shall not be interpreted to prohibit civil exchange of opinions or debate or cultural practices protected under the state or federal Constitution where the opinion expressed does not otherwise materially or substantially disrupt the education process.

Teacher Resources

Billy Bully Lesson
- (By Ana Galan) Check out your library for a copy of
this school-yard counting book. It describes the good
and bad behaviors in class. While reading the book aloud
to your preschool through second grade students, use
Powerpoint of visual aids to reinforce good behavior,
counting and sequence.
Click here for Powerpoint

Wheel of Bullying
- This interactive question and answer Powerpoint
covering bullying prevention has a "Wheel of Fortune"
format. As the game is played students are quizzed on
types of bullying and cyber-bullying activities. This
Powerpoint is good for upper-elementary to high school
students.

FREE RESOURCE: Operation Respect
- Operation Respect is a non-profit organization working to
assure each child and youth a respectful, safe and
compassionate climate of learning where their academic,
social and emotional development can flourish. Founded by Peter Yarrow of
the folk group Peter, Paul & Mary, the organization
disseminates educational resources that are designed to
establish a climate that reduces the emotional and physical
cruelty some children inflict up on each other by behaviours
such as ridicule, bullying and-in extreme cases-violence.

Committee for Children Curriculum
- The researched based STEPS TO RESPECT program teaches
elementary students to recognize, refuse, and report
bullying, be assertive, and build friendships. In fact, a
recent study found that the program led to a 31 percent
decline in bullying and a 70 percent cut in destructive
bystander behavior. This curriculum is one example of an
evidence-based curriculum.

The Owning Up™ Lessons
- Present a unique and comprehensive approach to
preventing youth violence by targeting the root causes
of bullying and other forms of social cruelty. It
exposes the cultural expectations that teach young
people to humiliate and dehumanize others as the way to
achieve power and respect, then challenges them to
transform this dynamic. A CD is included for a nominal
fee.

Evidence-Based Programs and Curricula
- Schools may choose to implement formal evidence-based
programs or curricula. Many evaluated programs that
address bullying are designed for use in elementary and
middle schools. Fewer programs exist for high schools
and non-school settings. There are many considerations
in selecting a program, including the school’s
demographics, capacity, and resources. The federal
government has developed
evidence-based program registries
that can help schools select a program. Some federal
departments prioritize funding based on use of these
programs. (stopbullying.gov)

Digital Literacy and Citizenship Curriculum
- Common Sense Media - This FREE,
pioneering curriculum is designed to empower students to
think critically and make informed choices about how
they create, communicate, and treat others in our
ever-evolving, 24/7 digital world.

Online
Bullying - Tips - NetSmartz - 19% of teens
report having been bullied either in person, online, by
text, or by phone. Half of bullied teens say they were
bullied in multiple ways. Resources to help deal with
cyberbullying – such as“Cyberbullying Unplugged”.

Thinkfinity- High Interest Novel for Struggling Readers
- 6-90 minute sessions for 9-12 graders. In many of today’s
schools, bullying and violence are prevalent. After
completing this lesson, students will have a more in-depth
understanding of these problems. Using a realistic,
high-interest novel (The Bully by Paul Langan) and
interactive reading strategies, students discuss many issues
that surround bullying and consider what they themselves can
do to prevent bullying.

YouTube Animated Story of Spookley - Elementary Lesson Plan
Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Pacer is a square pumpkin who
lives in a round pumpkin patch world. In The Legend of
Spookley the Square Pumpkin, a perennial fall favorite
children’s story, Spookley helps you understand that the
things that make you different are what make you special.
National Bullying Prevention Center –
Pacer - Classroom Toolkits - There are activities for
younger students, as well as middle and high school. Also, a
student created toolkit is listed with videos, music and
artwork designed by students for other students to use.
This is a great way to create a dialogue with your class.
They can be the solution and a superhero as they work
together to stop bullying.

Anti-Bullying Activities and Lesson Plans - Education World - School violence is an issue in the
news and on the minds of educators and administrators alike.
Education World offers a list of resources to help stop
bullying. Included are lesson plan boosters for teaching
anti-bullying as well as numerous other resources.

Counselors
& Media Specialists Bullying Book Discussion Guide
- Random House Inc. - Includes Connections to Common
Core State Standards @ RHTeachersLibrarians.com.
School Counselor, Laura Barbour has taught and
counseled children from preschool through high
school and presently works as an elementary
professional school counselor at Stafford Primary
School in West Linn, Oregon.

Conflict Resolution: Activity Ideas –
PBS Learning Media - Students in grades 2-5 can use these
activities to practice skills in resolving conflicts with
bullies and help them think critically about logical
resolutions.
Teasing is Tough - Get children
to talk about how it feels to be teased. Work together to
create coping strategies, in this activity from Arthur.

Stopbullying.gov
- This federal government website is managed by the U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services. It includes
information on bullying, cyberbullying, prevention of
both, and many other useful resources.

PACER's Site 4 Teens
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PACER'S National Center for Bully Prevention - This site
for middle and high school students includes interactive
sections on defining bullying, feelings about bullying, how
to respond to bullying and scenarios/ testimonials from
students who have been bullied. Search the website by
clicking on the headings across the top of page, “Identify”,
“Respond”, “Listen” etc., to access useful and up-to-date
information about how to approach and prevent bullying.

Kids Against Bullying Site
- PACER'S National Center for Bully Prevention - This site
has many creative resources to educate elementary students
about bullying. It includes an animated cast of characters,
information, celebrity videos, Webisodes, interactive games,
animation, contests, and other activities.

A Frill a Minute
- In this Dinosaur Train episode, the Pteranodon kids and
Tank Triceratops play games at Big Pond, where they discuss
the purpose of Tank's frill, and outsmart a bully. They
learn that Tank's frill is a defense mechanism which makes
the Triceratops look threatening to potential predators.
(Stream Only)

Helping Drew
-
In this episode of NJEA’s
Classroom Close-up, pre-K and kindergarten students at
Teaneck‘s Bryant Elementary School get an early
anti-bullying lesson from a teacher-produced puppet show
called "Helping Drew". Elementary school educator, Alex
Ishkanian, combines his passion for the performing arts
and his education background to create engaging,
dramatic programs for elementary-school-aged students.
(Stream, Download and Share)

The Foundation for a Better Lifecreates public service campaigns to communicate positive values. “Locker”
- In this motivational commercial a boy is accosted by bullies at school, but pleasantly surprised when he is helped by another student. This models a positive example of reaching out to someone else in need. “Cafeteria” – Girls are sometimes more verbally aggressive and this commercial shows how a new student is mistreated, just because she is new. On a positive note, she is rescued by a student doing the right thing by making a choice to treat her with respect.

The Ned Programschool-wide character education program centers around a 45
minute assembly called The NED Show. NED is a loveable
cartoon character whose name is an acronym for Never give
up, Encourage others, and Do your best. Teachers love that
NED is simple, relatable and kid-focused.

inspirED
- born out of a partnership between Facebook and the Yale
Center for Emotional Intelligence—is an online community
designed by educators, teens, and experts in social and
emotional learning (SEL) to help high school students and
educators work together to create the best possible learning
communities.

Olweus Bullying Prevention ProgramThe Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is designed to
improve peer relations and make schools safer, more positive
places for students to learn and develop.

Handouts

Myths of Bullying Handout
- (KCSS 2-Sided Flyer) - Topics on this handout include:
“Shattering the Myths of Bullying”, “You Can Help”, “Who’s
the Bully… Not My Child!”, and “Why don’t kids ask for
help?"What is Bullying? Handout
- (KCSS 2-Sided Flyer) - Topics on this handout include:
“Characteristics of those who bully”, “Alarming Stats”,
“Characteristics of Victims”, and “Long-Term Effects of
Bullying”Student Bullying Handout
- (KCSS 2-Sided Flyer) - Topics on this handout include:
“What is Bullying?”, Are you bullying others?”, “Students: What’s
with those who bully?”, “Tell it or Spell it”, “Watch Out
Online!”, and “Students: What you can do”
Parents’ Bullying Handout
- (KCSS 2-Sided Flyer) - Topics on this handout include:
“What is Bullying?”, “Have they been guilty of bullying
someone else?”, “Parents: How to talk about bullying”,
“What’s up with all the bullying behavior?”, “5 Tips for parents to prevent
bullying”, and “Parents: Watch OUT online!”Bullying: Suggestions For Educators
- (KCSS) Educate the school staff and students on the real
definition of bullying. Be consistent when enforcing
policies and codes of conduct (after these have been revised
and work for your school). Use an existing committee or form
a school climate or safety committee to review data and ask
guided questions about bullying in your school. Use surveys
and the data from these surveys. These and many other
suggestions are available on this handout.Conflict vs. Bullying and
Telling vs. Tattling
- (KCSS) When talking with your students use these handouts.
Everyone needs to know the difference in conflict and
bullying, and telling and tattling. Review these in
classrooms and place on the wall to refer to every now and
then.
Bullying Prevention Checklist -
(KCSS) Jon Akers, Executive Director of KCSS, offers
suggestions for principals to consider when establishing
bullying/harassment standards within their respective
schools. This is not an all-inclusive list…but it is a good
start for principals to reflect and act accordingly.KCSS Mean Girl Bullying Handout
- Parent Tips Suggestions include: Involve girls in
activities outside of school so they are exposed to
different types of people, and, encourage relationships with
adults and other children who appreciate them for who they
are. From PACER - Talk to Your Child
About Bullying
Parents can prepare themselves to talk with their children
by considering how they are going to handle their child’s
questions and emotions. They can also decide what
information they would like to give their child about
bullying
English Handout
Spanish Handout“Kindness Counts” bookmarks - Everyday, let's enjoy reading and show kindness, helping make our schools a great place to learn and grow.

PowerPoints and Videos

Mean Girls, Beware the Pack is Back!!!
- As school begins we need to be aware that "The
Pack is Back." Mean girls will be in your halls in
full force. In this presentation we will identify
"The Mean Girl Pack" and do soul searching to
identify who we are and how to become a better
person a "Super Hero." Mean girls use relational
aggression which is a kind of social torment
(bullying) that often exists without parents and
teachers even noticing.

Bullying 101 Powerpoint from Bullying Symposium
- Understanding the Who, When and Why of Bullying,
and What we Can do to Stop it. Bullying has long
been excused as “part of growing up,” but research
increasingly indicates that it is a pervasive
problem with severe impacts on student academic
performance. Former Assistant Deputy Secretary of
Education Kevin Jennings, explains the phenomenon of
bullying and outline steps both institutions and
individuals can take to reduce the incidence of
bullying in their schools.

Bullying PowerPoint Presentation This powerpoint explains types of bullying,
who is displaying bullying behavior, and who are the
victims. It empowers others to assist those who are
bullied and
how to deal with situations if you feel like a victim.
Download PDF Version

Wheel of Bullying
- This interactive question and answer Powerpoint
covering bullying prevention has a "wheel of fortune"
format. As the game is played students are quizzed on
types of bullying and cyber-bullying activities. This
Powerpoint is good for upper-elementary to high school
students.

Bullying Prevention Powerpoint: Project Respect
- Thousands of students stay home every day because
they fear harassment or bullying at school. More
than one-third of Kentucky high school students say
that they have been bullied. Learn how to combat
bullying and create a safer learning environment
with a positive message the whole school can rally
around: RESPECT!

KET Health Three60 Video Program: "When Children Are Cruel"
- Bullying has become a serious concern in school districts
across the state and in the nation. Host Renee Shaw and
guests explore the impact of bullying on students today, the
role of bystander intervention, and how schools are
implementing anti-bullying programs.The Foundation for a Better Lifecreates public service campaigns to communicate positive values. “Locker” - In this motivational commercial a boy is accosted by bullies at school, but pleasantly surprised when he is helped by another student. This models a positive example of reaching out to someone else in need. “Cafeteria” – Girls are sometimes more verbally aggressive and this commercial shows how a new student is mistreated, just because she is new. On a positive note, she is rescued by a student doing the right thing by making a choice to treat her with respect.

Administrator Resources

Social bullying refers to as relational bullying which
involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships.
Social bullying might be for example; leaving someone out of
a group on purpose, spreading rumors about someone or
embarrassing someone in public

Cyber-bullying is bullying that takes place using electronic
technology. Which includes devices and equipment such as
cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication
tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and
websites.

Safety Tipline, Online Prevention - (KCSS) S.T.O.P.! Tipline
is an "online" reporting/prevention tool. If students,
parents or community members know of an unsafe situation in
school (bullying, weapons, drugs or alcohol, etc.), they can
anonymously pass on that information to school personnel by
using this basic email format. Approximately 60 school
districts have partnered with KCSS and are providing this
prevention tool to their school community. It is free of
charge to schools in Kentucky.

Bullying Prevention Checklist: - Jon Akers, Executive
Director of KCSS, offer suggestions for principals to
consider when establishing bullying/harassment standards
within their respective schools. This is not an
all-inclusive list…but it is a good start for principals to
reflect and act accordingly.

Bullying in Schools (No. 12) - Perhaps more than any other
school safety problem, bullying affects students’ sense of
security. The most effective ways to prevent or lessen
bullying require school administrators’ commitment and
intensive effort; police interested in increasing school
safety can use their influence to encourage schools to
address the problem. This guide provides police with
information about bullying in schools, its extent and its
causes, and enables police to steer schools away from common
remedies that have proven ineffective elsewhere, and to
develop ones. (Department of Justice – COPS)

Community Action Plan Materials
- The Bullying Prevention Materials are
research-based resources that can help you lead
bullying prevention efforts in your communities.
Bullying can be prevented, especially when the power
of a community is brought together. Community-wide
strategies can help identify and support children
who are bullied, redirect the behavior of children
who bully, and change the attitudes of adults and
youth who tolerate bullying behaviors in peer
groups, schools, and communities.

FREE Hotline: What You Can Do to Help End Bullying
- (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
While bullying doesn’t cause suicide, a stressful
environment and persistent, emotional victimization
can increase a person’s risk of suicide. Together,
we can create awareness about the dangers of
bullying and give emotional support to those who may
be contemplating suicide. If you or someone you know
is in an emotional distress or suicidal crisis,
please call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK
(8255).

OnGuardOnline.gov
- (The Federal Trade Commission) OnGuardOnline.gov is a
partner in the Stop. Think. Connect. campaign, led by the
Department of Homeland Security, and part of the National
Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, led by the National
Institute of Standards and Technology. It has many free
downloads and videos available for schools and communities.

From SAMHSA - Get to Know Bullying,
the free app from SAMHSA that can prevent bullying.
Research shows that parents and caregivers who spend at
least 15 minutes a day talking with their child can build
the foundation for a strong relationship and help prevent
bullying.

Assess Bullying –
StopBullying.gov - Assessments—such as surveys—can
help schools determine the frequency and locations
of bullying behavior. They can also gauge the
effectiveness of current prevention and intervention
efforts. Knowing what’s going on can help school
staff select appropriate prevention and response
strategies. Assessments involve asking school or
community members—including students—about their
experiences and thoughts related to bullying. An
assessment is planned, purposeful, and uses research
tools.

Kentucky Bullying Law and Guidance, Sample Policies

Kentucky House Bill 91 "Bullying Bill" AN ACT relating to
the safety, learning, and well-being of students. Amend KRS
158.440 to identify the Golden Rule as the model for
improving attitude and the rule for conduct for all public
school students; require school districts to have plans,
policies, and procedures dealing with measures for assisting
students who are engaging in disruptive and disorderly
behavior... TextSummary(Kentucky Legislature)
KDEGuidelines to Assist Districts in Implementing HB91
-KASCSample Policies for School Councils

State Educational Agency Model Anti-Bullying Policies…
Kentucky’s anti-bullying legislation (KRS 158.156) was
codified in 2008 after the passage of House Bill 91. This
legislation requires the
Kentucky Department of Education to
provide guidance to local school districts to assist with
the implementation of the law at the local level.
Additionally, the legislation requires that “model policies”
(bullying, code of conduct, and supervision of students) be
provided to school districts.

Map of State Bullying Policies & Laws
State and local lawmakers have taken action to prevent
bullying and protect children. Through laws (in their state
education codes and elsewhere) and model policies (that
provide guidance to districts and schools), each state
addresses bullying differently. Each state refers to
bullying in its laws and what they require on part of
schools and districts. By clicking the link above you can
access a map with each state’s information.
(stopbullying.gov)